Cottage holiday rentals in Skaneateles Lake

What a lovely stay! The cottage's location right on Keuka Lake was absolutely perfect, offering amazing wildlife and lake activity. We truly appreciated the privacy and genuine homey feel – made us feel immediately comfortable. Highly recommend for a relaxing getaway. We'd definitely stay again!

This location is beautiful! Right on the lake. Easy to go down the stairs to the water. Randall was an excellent host and very responsive. The home is lovely and well kept. We had everything we needed. The hot tub was perfect! We used the canoe and kayaks and had a wonderful time on the lake. We would most definitely rent this again and we’ll keep it on our list! Highly recommend!

Peppermint Cottage was everything we hoped it would be! The scent of peppermint welcomed us upon our arrival. The fireplace and wide-plank floors created a perfect ambiance as we enjoyed the comfortable, cozy living room. The beds were comfy and the sheets crisp and clean. We enjoyed our stay so much that we hope to visit again someday.

We had the best family get away!! Great views from the house, kitchen has everything you need, the hot tub and fire pit were awesome bonuses and overall the place was excellent! We rent a lakefront getaway at least twice and year and this one was one of if not the best places we’ve stayed! Hosts are super nice, quick to answer any questions you have, and check in/out were super easy. And if you’re bass fishing, this is the perfect spot. 11/10!!

Thank you for our wonderful stay this weekend. Your place is the quintessential lake cottage. Everything we needed was supplied and at our fingertips, without being overrun with “stuff.” Well-maintained, clean, and comfortable. It was a cool, rainy weekend and we took full advantage of the bedroom fireplaces and extra blankets! Would love to come back to enjoy summer-time at your place. Thank you!

Cute, cozy and perfect for our weekend getaway. Everything was so clean and Jennifer provided many items around the house to maximize comfort and convenience. Any questions were promptly answered and instructions from check in to check out were clear and easy to follow! Definitely worth the stay!

What a beautiful property right on the lake! We had such a lovely time, the place is well equipped with anything you might need and is very close to lots of restaurants, breweries, and wineries. We can’t wait to come back, highly recommend!

The location was perfect to attend a wedding at Fountainbleu Inn (just a short walk to venue). Also, the location next to lake was wonderful. We had plenty of bedrooms with linens/towels and extras like trash bags, paper towels, toiletries, dish soap etc was very nice. The kitchen had what we needed to cook for 10+ people, except crock pot and griddle (which we brought from home). We enjoyed the hot tub and used the propane grill on the large deck. The owner stays close by and was in communication often.

Mary was an incredibly gracious and accommodating host. She has a lovely cottage amidst a very private section of the lake and we felt we had all we needed to enjoy our peaceful retreat.

We enjoyed our five night stay at Camille’s place. It was a fantastic hub for waterfalls and lake day trips. We also walked to the glass museum and to downtown restaurants a few times. The place was full of cozy amenities and we had everything we needed. We loved the outdoor spaces! Front and back porch areas are gems.

Unfortunately we didn’t get to stay for long, we just needed a place to stop for the night, but Michele’s place was so beautiful and cozy we will definitely be back if we’re visiting the area again

Really enjoyed our stay! My friend and I and our two dogs were looking for a quiet, cozy spot to relax and do some hiking, and we got that and then some! Instructions were very clear, and it was easy to find the cottage. Everything was as pictured, huge yard for the dogs (big selling point for us) and had everything we needed inside for a few days. Charming decor, a lovely deck with chairs to watch birds (humming birds were very active!) and listen to the creek. Bedrooms were cozy and comfortable, and the hosts even provided extra linens and towels for the dogs. Raylene came to greet us at check in and gave us pointers on the quirks of the house, as well as some local recommendations of things to do. The weather was cool and a little wet so be sure to have bug repellant! But it was the perfect temp for the dogs. Loved that the road leads into a state forest, that was a nice treat! Overall would recommend staying, especially with pets. Could have easily spent a week here!

Great spot! The cottage itself was perfect for my wife, myself and 2 small dogs. It was comfortable, private, and mostly quiet. I say mostly as it is located alongside the primary wine trail road for east Seneca lake, so you will occasionally hear some cars whizzing by, but not bad at all, especially when inside. The location for me was also a big highlight! Closely located to some wonderful wineries/breweries, good eats, and parks. Watkins Glen is only like a 15 min drive. I would stay here again.

The cottage is a hidden gem for anyone looking to experience the Sodus Bay/Lake Ontario & Finger Lakes region. Super cute decor, fully equipped home and incredibly peaceful. Would highly recommend and would stay again in the future!

We had a very short stay--got there at 9pm and left at 7am--but we found this cottage very nice. It is clean and has a very nice layout. Perfect for a couple who is visiting the Ithaca area.

I will definitely stay here again. I love how unique the property is. The porch overlooks the property and the land. I loved the wildlife. Angelique is beyond kind and very responsive.

My wife and I had a wonderful stay at Kate's place. This home was so nice and SUPER CLEAN! The kitchen is very nicely stocked with all of the cookware, utensils and odds and ends you will need. It is a very quiet location, which we were fine with! ( You have to drive to get to any restaurants or conveniences). We highly recommend this rental. Thank you Kate!

We highly enjoying our stay at Samantha’s cottage. It was a beautiful weekend getaway and the fall foliage made it even better!! The kitchen was extremely clean, and had everything we needed to cook meals during our stay. We weren’t there long enough to use the washer and dryer but I was grateful to have it if needed. The house has lots of natural sunlight, and the covered porch was great when it rained or when we didn’t want to make the walk down to the lake.

It was a very relaxing stay. The place was well stocked with appliances (tea kettle, instapot, full-sized coffee maker, etc). The lake was beautiful and we were visited by two different families of geese at daybreak and dusk.

Lisa’s cottage by the river is an amazing getaway for anyone who’s looking for peaceful surroundings! This wasn’t our first stay, and we always look forward to fishing, kayaking, and birdwatching. Thanks Lisa again for a great MDW stay!

The house was perfect for our needs, and we loved the character of the furniture and the space! In a safe community walking distance from the main town, we were also given great recommendations for dinner, brunch, and wineries! Would gladly book here again!

“Ventura Lake House “ is nothing short of magical. The cottage is so comfortable and eclectic, furniture with fascinating pieces of art made by the hosts. The living room and bedrooms were extremely comfortable as was every space on the property, inside and outdoors. The kitchen was perfectly outfitted with anything a person might need. Christine even left a special birthday treat for our son and croissants as well as many staples in the fridge. Our favorite part was sitting on an Adirondack chair just watching and listening to Lake Ontario. We will definitely be back again and again. So grateful that Christine and Paul offer this beautiful place — and their many creative talents — for others to enjoy! Thank you!

Airbnb was a perfect place to stay while we visited the area – even on a rainy day the lake looked beautiful! Listing was as described and the host was super responsive.

Everything was exactly as described. Looking over the lake in the morning was amazing. Had a lot of rain during our stay and even then it was very enjoyable under the covered area watching the rain. The bed in the sofa was clean and comfortable. Everything you needed was provided. Would definitely consider staying here again.